This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More
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Celebrating the Great Jim McEwan
As we continue our series leading up to the 20th anniversary of WhiskyCast in November, it’s important to celebrate the whisky legends who are still… Read More
Diageo to Shutter Canadian Bottling Plant
Diageo plans to close its main Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario next February, eliminating at least 170 jobs. The drinks giant plans to… Read More
Tariffs Targeting Canada and Mexico Paused for 30 Days
Just hours before tariffs were to take effect on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached… Read More
The Bar at Willett: More Than Just a Bar
The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It’s also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven… Read More
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
Canadian whisky is about to become more expensive, while Bourbon and other American whiskies are facing retaliatory tariffs and boycotts as a trade war between… Read More
Whisky’s Myth Buster
Drew Hannush loves nothing more than to disprove whiskey lore, and spends his time researching historical documents to find the truth behind many of whiskey’s… Read More
Canadian Whisky, Tequila to Be More Expensive With U.S. Tariffs
As expected, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on all imported goods from Canada and Mexico on his first day in… Read More
On the Road at the New Brunswick Spirits Festival
It’s time for our annual trip to the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This year, the legendary Scottish bard Robin Laing was… Read More
Honoring J.P. Wiser with a Vintage Whisky
Canadian Whisky pioneer J.P. Wiser started making whisky 165 years ago in eastern Ontario, and the brand that bears his name to this day has… Read More
35 Years on Forty Creek
Forty Creek master blender Bill Ashburn celebrated his 35th anniversary in the whisky business this week, and he’s one of those blenders content to stay… Read More
Happy Hour Live with Dr. Don Livermore (Episode 930: March 2, 2022)
Dr. Don Livermore is the master blender at Hiram Walker Distillery in Windsor, Ontario, and the winner of numerous awards for his Canadian whiskies over… Read More